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Josh Hart of the Knicks dribbles against center Ivica Zubac of the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2026. Getty Images<\/p>\nIn an offense where so many roles are strictly defined, Josh Hart is a needed maverick.<\/p>\n
For as much as coach Mike Brown has wanted to transform the Knicks offense into a free-flowing unit with tons of ball movement, it\u2019s largely remained rigid. Jalen Brunson primarily has the ball in his hands, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges primarily stay in the corners waiting for kickout 3-pointers, and Karl-Anthony Towns, though he at times tries to post up in the paint, is primarily outside the perimeter looking for pick-and-roll or pick-and-pop opportunities.<\/p>\n
Then there is Hart, whose role is much more fluid. He is the one starter who Brown has said has a bit more freedom in how he operates on the court. Often, it\u2019s that dynamism that brings out the best in his teammates.<\/p>\n
Josh Hart of the Knicks dribbles against center Ivica Zubac of the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2026. Getty Images<\/p>\n